Today Bits and Pieces:Family and Other Things Related and Unrelated

27 Mar 2008 Leave a comment

by Sheila Clapkin in Family Activities, Trials and Tribulations

I must tell you of a wonderful idea coming to fruition. The old Otani Hotel, right in the heart of Los Angeles recently had a dramatic renovation and is now called the Kyoto Hotel. They offered a wonderful discount on rooms as their opening promotion. I keyed in right away and reserved 5 rooms. I asked the kids to join us for a night in their own hometown. They all said yes. Even though we live relatively close to downtown, I thought they would all get more out of a concentrated visit.

Now, how many of you can say you have farting couches? Well, I know I can. We had motorized lounges put in to have ease and comfort in our beginning to decline years. More

Today Bits and Pieces: Our Weekend Vacation Rental

06 Feb 2008 1 Comment

by Sheila Clapkin in Family Activities, Quotes

Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.
–Carl Jung

You want to build memories for your children, then, when the grandchildren come along, you want to help build memories for them, also. You want to keep family unity even though some members don’t speak that often to one another you think if you get them in a close environment you will help to stimulate their sisterhood and brotherhood. So, you figure out how to gather your family in a neutral environment that they will all enjoy. More

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